1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

VIN: 159203Z163
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Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
43,000 mi
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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Market Summary

The Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible (1971 to 1980) market. See Similar Markets

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The Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible was a variant of the Volkswagen Beetle Type 1, introduced in 1971. The Super Beetle c... Learn more.
There are 40 Volkswagen Super Beetle for sale across all model years (1971 to 1980) and variants, 33 are Convertible and 11 are model year 1979 . There were 364 Convertible sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 30 comps for this 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible indicating a price range from $8,000 - $42,357 .

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Vehicle History

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Feb 6, 2024
Sold at for $30,000
43,000 mi · Pompano Beach, Florida, USA
May 31, 2023
Purchase reported via public record for $1,500
Florida, USA
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Sep 13, 2012
Odometer reading reported 42,500 mi
New Jersey, USA

Comps

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1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 44k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$27,000
Feb 20, 2025
96% Relevance
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Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 22K - 45K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
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1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 34k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$13,000
Mar 2, 2025
95% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 22K - 45K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 30k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$18,700
Mar 19, 2025
95% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 22K - 45K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1979
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Super Beetle
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.6L H4
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
43,000 mi
VIN
159203Z163
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Teal/Turquoise
Int. Color Group
White

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